[. . . ] The first time you use the appliance, make sure that there is no leakage. Do not let persons, children included, with reduced physical sensory, reduced mental functions or lack of experience and knowledge use the appliance. They must have supervision or instruction for the operation of the appliance by a person who is responsible for their safety. [. . . ] You cannot activate or deactivate the options while a programme operates. Press Option button 1 time 2 times 3 times 4 times on off on off ÖKO PLUS Off on on off Make sure that the set level of the water softener agrees with the water hardness in your area. Contact your local water authority to know the water hardness in your area. if you use the combi detergent tablets , activate the multitab function. Be sure that these tablets are applicable to the water hardness in your area. The dishwasher salt keeps the water softener clean and in good conditions. It makes sure that the water softener uses the correct quantity of dishwasher salt and water. The rinse aid, during the last rinsing phase, helps to dry the dishes without streaks and stains. Fill the rinse aid dispenser (A), no more than the mark 'max'. Remove the spilled rinse aid with an absorbent cloth to prevent too much foam. You can turn the selector of the released quantity (B) between position 1 (lowest quantity) and position 4 (highest quantity). Do not put in the appliance items that can absorb water (sponges, household cloths). Make sure that the spray arms can move freely before you start a programme. Refer to the supplied leaflet with examples of the load of the baskets. Do not put in the appliance items made of wood, horn, aluminium, pewter and copper. If the programme has a prewash phase, put a small quantity of detergent on the inner part of the appliance door. [. . . ] Make sure that the position of the items in the baskets is correct and that the water can easily wash all items. Make sure that the position of the items in the baskets is correct and does not cause the blockage of the spray arms. Make sure that you add the correct quantity of detergent in the dispenser before you start a programme. [. . . ]